Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, dedicated Senior Care Assistant (nights) for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. You will support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, respectful environment, working evenings to cover night shifts and ensuring residents’ wellbeing.

Ideally you will hold an NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care and have 2 years’ experience in a similar setting, with strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude to duties and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Strong communication and written skills; a caring, compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care for residents.
• Assist with medication administration when required and ensure accurate records.
• Contribute to monthly evaluations and care planning through a person-centred approach.
• Provide supervision and development support to junior staff as needed.
• Be a reliable point of contact for residents, relatives and care professionals.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - nights at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive , and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff .

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive , honest , respectful, and accountable in all that you do .

OUR ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/7006
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 30 October, 2026
• Job Category Care
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Lady Jane Court Care Home, 1 Monsell Drive, Leicester, United Kingdom

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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.